wow oh wow, yes sometimes I only want to care as much as my students! Presently I am teaching an introduction to Baking class to Culinary students, by the way the culinary student has a low interest in baking. I recently asked one of my students, whay are you coming here? The response was because I want to learn to cook at home, and Chef, I am insulted you asked me that. My response was that in a prior class this student was more motivated and had much better attendance, the student's response was, I f***** hate this class and have no desire to bake, I told him no I am offended by that, he replied well I guess that makes us even.
In dealing with subject material that students have no / low interest in is on of the most difficult challanges an educator can have. The statement of "teach with you head on fire" could be any closer to the truth. Keeping interest, relating the subject matter to real life applications anything that can spark encouragement to captivate the student audience is key. If not a good stiff drink at the end of the day will help. =]
